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Barrett is hitting his way back

A three-hit, three-RBI game for the Portland Beavers this afternoon moved catcher Michael Barrett closer to a return to the Padres lineup for the first time since April 7.

Padres manager Bud Black said Barrett is due to be in San Diego on Thursday, work out with the club and drive to Lake Elsinore for a Friday night game with the Storm. Barrett is recovering from a ligament sprain in his right elbow.